APO News from Africa: Accountability for rights abuses in South Sudan 'more important than ever,' says senior UN official: A lack of accountability for crimes perpetrated during the ongoing conflict in South Sudan remains one of the country's “biggest challenges,” the Human Rights Director for the United Nations Mission (UNMISS) said today as he wrapped up a … [Read more...] about Accountability for rights abuses in South Sudan ‘more important than ever,’ says senior UN official
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SA News: South Africa Honors Human Rights Beacons
South Africa Honors Human Rights Beacons: 21 de marzo de 2017, 11:57Pretoria, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) President Jacob Zuma headed on Tuesday the national commemoration of Human Rights Day in which South Africa honored those who sacrificed immensely for the achievement of liberation and democracy. Source: "South Africa" - BingNews SA 2017 Human Rights Day: Human Rights Day … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africa Honors Human Rights Beacons
Sexual equality in schools: how to make rights on paper a daily reality | The Conversation
Sexual equality in schools: how to make rights on paper a daily reality: Teachers need support and education so they can discuss and promote sexuality equality. ShutterstockSexual minorities – people who identify as, among others, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer LGBTIQ+ – enjoy very few legal protection in Africa. In some countries, “homosexual acts” are … [Read more...] about Sexual equality in schools: how to make rights on paper a daily reality | The Conversation
South Africa has a model Bill of Rights. But it doesn’t feel that way | The Conversation
South Africa has a model Bill of Rights. But it doesn't feel that way: South Africans may have political rights, but many don't enjoy the basics celebrated in the constitution. Reuters/Mike HutchingsSouth Africa’s constitution is celebrated globally for its visionary Bill of Rights. It’s among a handful of countries which integrate economic, social and cultural rights … [Read more...] about South Africa has a model Bill of Rights. But it doesn’t feel that way | The Conversation
How human rights are faring in South Africa two decades after democracy | The Conversation
How human rights are faring in South Africa two decades after democracy: Mass funeral for the victims of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre. FlickrEvery year South Africans celebrate Human Rights Day on March 21 to commemorate the 1960 Sharpeville massacre when police opened fire on a crowd killing 69 unarmed people. They were protesting against the humiliating pass laws that … [Read more...] about How human rights are faring in South Africa two decades after democracy | The Conversation
